France Bans Shipment Of Gold & Silver In The Mail!

In September 2011, the French government took all measures to limit. anonymous cash purchases of gold and silver Since then, every purchase of bullion with a value of more than € 450 per bank transfer happen. With the new law since June 1 this year in force is also sending by post of banknotes and precious metals restricted.

The new legislation can be found on this website , where under Chapter I, the following Article D1 of the universal postal service and the postal service obligations is:

“L’insertion the billets de banque, the pièces et de metaux precieux est interdite dans les envois postaux, y compris dans les envois à valeur déclarée, lesson envois recommandes et les envois faisant l’objet de leur formalités attestant dépôt et leur distribution. “

Loosely translated the law says that inserting banknotes, coins and precious metals is prohibited in mail. That includes insured and registered mail shipments.

Barrier

For collectors of silver and gold coins the French Government raises a high barrier. If gold or silver to market will have to be resorted to look for another channel, or will be required to drive in order to retrieve it. The metal back and forth To jewelers not too difficult to make, there are exceptions in the law for sending jewelry.

According Express.be the French government seems to have a clear goal: preventing any transaction among individuals that gold and silver is involved. Another explanation is that the French government wants to get the money, more grip for cash and precious metals lend themselves well to.

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Via: Silver Doctors